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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,172, 882,258 and 144,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,172, 882,258 and 144,940 is: 217,410

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,172 : 882,258 = 144,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,172/882,258 = 144,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,172x = 882,258 × 144,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,172x = 127,874,474,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,874,474,520/588,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,410

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