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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,002.62, 888,060.03 and 165,538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,002.62, 888,060.03 and 165,538.44 is: 248,323.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,002.62 : 888,060.03 = 165,538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,002.62/888,060.03 = 165,538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,002.62x = 888,060.03 × 165,538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,002.62x = 147,008,071,992.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,008,071,992.55/592,002.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,323.35

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