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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,987.20, 883,368.95 and 162,417.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,987.20, 883,368.95 and 162,417.57 is: 243,595.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,987.20 : 883,368.95 = 162,417.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,987.20/883,368.95 = 162,417.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,987.20x = 883,368.95 × 162,417.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,987.20x = 143,474,637,460.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,474,637,460.36/588,987.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,595.51

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