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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,707.28, 883,090.44 and 168,045.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,707.28, 883,090.44 and 168,045.12 is: 252,076.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,707.28 : 883,090.44 = 168,045.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,707.28/883,090.44 = 168,045.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,707.28x = 883,090.44 × 168,045.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,707.28x = 148,399,038,960.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,399,038,960.65/588,707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,076.11

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