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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,522.52, 882,758.94 and 167,797.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,522.52, 882,758.94 and 167,797.72 is: 251,689.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,522.52 : 882,758.94 = 167,797.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,522.52/882,758.94 = 167,797.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,522.52x = 882,758.94 × 167,797.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,522.52x = 148,124,937,441.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,124,937,441.62/588,522.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,689.50

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