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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,632, 884,457.60 and 168,906.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,632, 884,457.60 and 168,906.24 is: 253,362.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,632 : 884,457.60 = 168,906.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,632/884,457.60 = 168,906.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,632x = 884,457.60 × 168,906.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,632x = 149,390,407,655.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,390,407,655.42/589,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,362.11

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