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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,706.94, 814,099.29 and 143,343.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,706.94, 814,099.29 and 143,343.73 is: 215,025.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,706.94 : 814,099.29 = 143,343.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,706.94/814,099.29 = 143,343.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,706.94x = 814,099.29 × 143,343.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,706.94x = 116,696,028,818.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,696,028,818.95/542,706.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,025.86

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