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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,845.26, 814,143.96 and 205,923.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,845.26, 814,143.96 and 205,923.33 is: 308,837.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,845.26 : 814,143.96 = 205,923.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,845.26/814,143.96 = 205,923.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,845.26x = 814,143.96 × 205,923.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,845.26x = 167,651,235,342.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,651,235,342.59/542,845.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,837.98

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