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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,521.52, 882,757.44 and 167,796.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,521.52, 882,757.44 and 167,796.72 is: 251,688.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,521.52 : 882,757.44 = 167,796.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,521.52/882,757.44 = 167,796.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,521.52x = 882,757.44 × 167,796.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,521.52x = 148,123,802,987.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,123,802,987.60/588,521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,688.00

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