Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,986, 886,479 and 147,754
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 590,986, 886,479 and 147,754 is: 221,631
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,986 : 886,479 = 147,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,986/886,479 = 147,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,986x = 886,479 × 147,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,986x = 130,980,818,166 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,980,818,166/590,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,631
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