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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,278.40, 814,881.15 and 143,910.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,278.40, 814,881.15 and 143,910.60 is: 215,856.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,278.40 : 814,881.15 = 143,910.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,278.40/814,881.15 = 143,910.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,278.40x = 814,881.15 × 143,910.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,278.40x = 117,270,035,225.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,270,035,225.19/543,278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,856.24

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