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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,941.52, 883,473.56 and 162,477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,941.52, 883,473.56 and 162,477.36 is: 243,732.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,941.52 : 883,473.56 = 162,477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,941.52/883,473.56 = 162,477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,941.52x = 883,473.56 × 162,477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,941.52x = 143,544,451,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,544,451,658.60/588,941.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,732.95

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