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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,957.71, 883,454.78 and 162,500.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,957.71, 883,454.78 and 162,500.92 is: 243,756.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,957.71 : 883,454.78 = 162,500.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,957.71/883,454.78 = 162,500.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,957.71x = 883,454.78 × 162,500.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,957.71x = 143,562,212,726.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,562,212,726.01/588,957.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,756.40

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