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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,998.02, 814,544.89 and 201,445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,998.02, 814,544.89 and 201,445.40 is: 302,185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,998.02 : 814,544.89 = 201,445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,998.02/814,544.89 = 201,445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,998.02x = 814,544.89 × 201,445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,998.02x = 164,086,321,184.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,086,321,184.01/542,998.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,185.86

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