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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,718.92, 883,086.66 and 167,994.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,718.92, 883,086.66 and 167,994.84 is: 251,994.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,718.92 : 883,086.66 = 167,994.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,718.92/883,086.66 = 167,994.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,718.92x = 883,086.66 × 167,994.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,718.92x = 148,354,002,152.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,354,002,152.83/588,718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,994.62

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