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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,941.76, 883,394.64 and 168,218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,941.76, 883,394.64 and 168,218.40 is: 252,322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,941.76 : 883,394.64 = 168,218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,941.76/883,394.64 = 168,218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,941.76x = 883,394.64 × 168,218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,941.76x = 148,603,232,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,603,232,909.38/588,941.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,322.46

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