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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,727.92, 883,100.16 and 168,003.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,727.92, 883,100.16 and 168,003.84 is: 252,008.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,727.92 : 883,100.16 = 168,003.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,727.92/883,100.16 = 168,003.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,727.92x = 883,100.16 × 168,003.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,727.92x = 148,364,217,984.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,364,217,984.61/588,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,008.12

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