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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,828.27, 883,247.82 and 162,371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,828.27, 883,247.82 and 162,371.48 is: 243,558.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,828.27 : 883,247.82 = 162,371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,828.27/883,247.82 = 162,371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,828.27x = 883,247.82 × 162,371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,828.27x = 143,414,251,323.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,414,251,323.94/588,828.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,558.71

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