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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,838.40, 883,257.60 and 168,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,838.40, 883,257.60 and 168,059.60 is: 252,089.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,838.40 : 883,257.60 = 168,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,838.40/883,257.60 = 168,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,838.40x = 883,257.60 × 168,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,838.40x = 148,439,918,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,439,918,952.96/588,838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,089.40

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