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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,580.50, 882,879.09 and 167,856.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,580.50, 882,879.09 and 167,856.39 is: 251,786.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,580.50 : 882,879.09 = 167,856.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,580.50/882,879.09 = 167,856.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,580.50x = 882,879.09 × 167,856.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,580.50x = 148,196,896,853.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,196,896,853.89/588,580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,786.96

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