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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,725.92, 883,097.16 and 168,001.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,725.92, 883,097.16 and 168,001.84 is: 252,005.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,725.92 : 883,097.16 = 168,001.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,725.92/883,097.16 = 168,001.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,725.92x = 883,097.16 × 168,001.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,725.92x = 148,361,947,778.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,361,947,778.77/588,725.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,005.12

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