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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,832.40, 883,248.60 and 168,053.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,832.40, 883,248.60 and 168,053.60 is: 252,080.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,832.40 : 883,248.60 = 168,053.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,832.40/883,248.60 = 168,053.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,832.40x = 883,248.60 × 168,053.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,832.40x = 148,433,106,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,433,106,924.96/588,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,080.40

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