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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,670.84, 813,993.57 and 143,339.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,670.84, 813,993.57 and 143,339.49 is: 215,005.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,670.84 : 813,993.57 = 143,339.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,670.84/813,993.57 = 143,339.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,670.84x = 813,993.57 × 143,339.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,670.84x = 116,677,423,187.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,677,423,187.08/542,670.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,005.88

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