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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,521.99, 882,791.19 and 167,797.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,521.99, 882,791.19 and 167,797.87 is: 251,699.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,521.99 : 882,791.19 = 167,797.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,521.99/882,791.19 = 167,797.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,521.99x = 882,791.19 × 167,797.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,521.99x = 148,130,476,922.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,130,476,922.81/588,521.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,699.14

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