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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,218.30, 816,327.45 and 248,730.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,218.30, 816,327.45 and 248,730.30 is: 373,095.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,218.30 : 816,327.45 = 248,730.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,218.30/816,327.45 = 248,730.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,218.30x = 816,327.45 × 248,730.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,218.30x = 203,045,371,536.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,045,371,536.74/544,218.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,095.45

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