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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,682.78, 458,624.23 and 237,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,682.78, 458,624.23 and 237,023.40 is: 326,751.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,682.78 : 458,624.23 = 237,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,682.78/458,624.23 = 237,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,682.78x = 458,624.23 × 237,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,682.78x = 108,704,674,316.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,704,674,316.98/332,682.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,751.73

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