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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,581.20, 882,879.92 and 167,857

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,581.20, 882,879.92 and 167,857 is: 251,787.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,581.20 : 882,879.92 = 167,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,581.20/882,879.92 = 167,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,581.20x = 882,879.92 × 167,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,581.20x = 148,197,574,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,197,574,731.44/588,581.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,787.82

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