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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,717.92, 883,085.16 and 167,993.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,717.92, 883,085.16 and 167,993.84 is: 251,993.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,717.92 : 883,085.16 = 167,993.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,717.92/883,085.16 = 167,993.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,717.92x = 883,085.16 × 167,993.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,717.92x = 148,352,867,075.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,352,867,075.41/588,717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,993.12

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