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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,708.15, 883,063.13 and 167,984.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,708.15, 883,063.13 and 167,984.03 is: 251,976.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,708.15 : 883,063.13 = 167,984.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,708.15/883,063.13 = 167,984.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,708.15x = 883,063.13 × 167,984.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,708.15x = 148,340,498,066.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,340,498,066.58/588,708.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,976.29

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