Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,990, 886,485 and 147,758
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 590,990, 886,485 and 147,758 is: 221,637
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,990 : 886,485 = 147,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,990/886,485 = 147,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,990x = 886,485 × 147,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,990x = 130,985,250,630 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,985,250,630/590,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,637
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