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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,735.60, 882,837.72 and 167,911.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,735.60, 882,837.72 and 167,911.44 is: 251,791.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,735.60 : 882,837.72 = 167,911.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,735.60/882,837.72 = 167,911.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,735.60x = 882,837.72 × 167,911.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,735.60x = 148,238,552,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,238,552,851.52/588,735.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,791.39

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