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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,721.92, 883,091.16 and 167,997.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,721.92, 883,091.16 and 167,997.84 is: 251,999.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,721.92 : 883,091.16 = 167,997.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,721.92/883,091.16 = 167,997.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,721.92x = 883,091.16 × 167,997.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,721.92x = 148,357,407,403.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,357,407,403.09/588,721.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,999.12

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