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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,522.87, 882,792.51 and 167,798.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,522.87, 882,792.51 and 167,798.74 is: 251,700.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,522.87 : 882,792.51 = 167,798.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,522.87/882,792.51 = 167,798.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,522.87x = 882,792.51 × 167,798.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,522.87x = 148,131,471,333.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,131,471,333.68/588,522.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,700.45

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