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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,524.12, 882,794.38 and 167,799.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,524.12, 882,794.38 and 167,799.99 is: 251,702.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,524.12 : 882,794.38 = 167,799.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,524.12/882,794.38 = 167,799.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,524.12x = 882,794.38 × 167,799.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,524.12x = 148,132,888,136.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,132,888,136.06/588,524.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,702.32

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