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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,534.16, 882,809.38 and 167,809.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,534.16, 882,809.38 and 167,809.98 is: 251,717.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,534.16 : 882,809.38 = 167,809.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,534.16/882,809.38 = 167,809.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,534.16x = 882,809.38 × 167,809.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,534.16x = 148,144,224,401.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,144,224,401.61/588,534.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,717.29

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