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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,682.53, 458,623.88 and 237,023.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,682.53, 458,623.88 and 237,023.15 is: 326,751.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,682.53 : 458,623.88 = 237,023.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,682.53/458,623.88 = 237,023.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,682.53x = 458,623.88 × 237,023.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,682.53x = 108,704,478,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,704,478,441.94/332,682.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,751.39

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