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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,943.52, 883,476.56 and 162,479.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,943.52, 883,476.56 and 162,479.36 is: 243,735.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,943.52 : 883,476.56 = 162,479.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,943.52/883,476.56 = 162,479.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,943.52x = 883,476.56 × 162,479.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,943.52x = 143,546,706,043.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,546,706,043.80/588,943.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,735.95

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