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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,539.76, 882,819.88 and 162,073.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,539.76, 882,819.88 and 162,073.39 is: 243,112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,539.76 : 882,819.88 = 162,073.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,539.76/882,819.88 = 162,073.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,539.76x = 882,819.88 × 162,073.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,539.76x = 143,081,609,754.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,081,609,754.05/588,539.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,112.90

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