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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,824.95, 814,244.35 and 143,462.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,824.95, 814,244.35 and 143,462.27 is: 215,195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,824.95 : 814,244.35 = 143,462.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,824.95/814,244.35 = 143,462.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,824.95x = 814,244.35 × 143,462.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,824.95x = 116,813,342,785.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,813,342,785.67/542,824.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,195.24

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