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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,702.60, 883,062 and 167,978.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,702.60, 883,062 and 167,978.34 is: 251,969.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,702.60 : 883,062 = 167,978.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,702.60/883,062 = 167,978.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,702.60x = 883,062 × 167,978.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,702.60x = 148,335,288,877.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,335,288,877.08/588,702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,969.82

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