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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,550.68, 882,834.15 and 167,826.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,550.68, 882,834.15 and 167,826.48 is: 251,742.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,550.68 : 882,834.15 = 167,826.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,550.68/882,834.15 = 167,826.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,550.68x = 882,834.15 × 167,826.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,550.68x = 148,162,947,818.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,162,947,818.29/588,550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,742.04

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