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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,756.60, 882,869.22 and 167,932.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,756.60, 882,869.22 and 167,932.44 is: 251,822.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,756.60 : 882,869.22 = 167,932.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,756.60/882,869.22 = 167,932.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,756.60x = 882,869.22 × 167,932.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,756.60x = 148,262,382,315.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,262,382,315.50/588,756.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,822.88

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