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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,628.13, 882,950.49 and 167,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,628.13, 882,950.49 and 167,904 is: 251,858.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,628.13 : 882,950.49 = 167,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,628.13/882,950.49 = 167,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,628.13x = 882,950.49 × 167,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,628.13x = 148,250,919,072.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,250,919,072.96/588,628.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,858.37

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