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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,723.92, 883,094.16 and 167,999.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,723.92, 883,094.16 and 167,999.84 is: 252,002.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,723.92 : 883,094.16 = 167,999.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,723.92/883,094.16 = 167,999.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,723.92x = 883,094.16 × 167,999.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,723.92x = 148,359,677,584.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,359,677,584.93/588,723.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,002.12

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