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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,718.64, 883,086.04 and 167,994.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,718.64, 883,086.04 and 167,994.32 is: 251,993.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,718.64 : 883,086.04 = 167,994.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,718.64/883,086.04 = 167,994.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,718.64x = 883,086.04 × 167,994.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,718.64x = 148,353,438,791.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,353,438,791.29/588,718.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,993.79

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