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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,540.32, 884,307.60 and 168,816

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,540.32, 884,307.60 and 168,816 is: 253,223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,540.32 : 884,307.60 = 168,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,540.32/884,307.60 = 168,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,540.32x = 884,307.60 × 168,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,540.32x = 149,285,271,801.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,285,271,801.60/589,540.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,223.18

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