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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,571.24, 882,700.86 and 162,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,571.24, 882,700.86 and 162,005.80 is: 242,965.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,571.24 : 882,700.86 = 162,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,571.24/882,700.86 = 162,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,571.24x = 882,700.86 × 162,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,571.24x = 143,002,658,984.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,002,658,984.99/588,571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,965.76

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