Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,548, 921,822 and 147,604
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 614,548, 921,822 and 147,604 is: 221,406
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,548 : 921,822 = 147,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,548/921,822 = 147,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,548x = 921,822 × 147,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,548x = 136,064,614,488 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,064,614,488/614,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,406
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