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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,919.85, 883,274.66 and 156,639.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,919.85, 883,274.66 and 156,639.76 is: 234,931.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,919.85 : 883,274.66 = 156,639.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,919.85/883,274.66 = 156,639.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,919.85x = 883,274.66 × 156,639.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,919.85x = 138,355,928,352.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,355,928,352.50/588,919.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,931.68

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