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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,679.69, 883,036.85 and 162,221.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,679.69, 883,036.85 and 162,221.98 is: 243,337.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,679.69 : 883,036.85 = 162,221.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,679.69/883,036.85 = 162,221.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,679.69x = 883,036.85 × 162,221.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,679.69x = 143,247,985,408.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,247,985,408.85/588,679.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,337.74

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