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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,937.76, 883,388.64 and 168,214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,937.76, 883,388.64 and 168,214.40 is: 252,316.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,937.76 : 883,388.64 = 168,214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,937.76/883,388.64 = 168,214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,937.76x = 883,388.64 × 168,214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,937.76x = 148,598,690,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,598,690,044.42/588,937.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,316.46

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