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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,999.61, 888,055.53 and 165,535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,999.61, 888,055.53 and 165,535.44 is: 248,318.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,999.61 : 888,055.53 = 165,535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,999.61/888,055.53 = 165,535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,999.61x = 888,055.53 × 165,535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,999.61x = 147,004,660,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,004,660,217.50/591,999.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,318.85

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