Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,992, 886,488 and 147,760
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 590,992, 886,488 and 147,760 is: 221,640
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,992 : 886,488 = 147,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,992/886,488 = 147,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,992x = 886,488 × 147,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,992x = 130,987,466,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,987,466,880/590,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,640
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