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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,722.85, 883,092.38 and 167,998.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,722.85, 883,092.38 and 167,998.65 is: 252,000.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,722.85 : 883,092.38 = 167,998.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,722.85/883,092.38 = 167,998.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,722.85x = 883,092.38 × 167,998.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,722.85x = 148,358,326,825.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,358,326,825.29/588,722.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,000.29

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