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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,200.62, 459,338.60 and 237,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,200.62, 459,338.60 and 237,541.24 is: 327,465.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,200.62 : 459,338.60 = 237,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,200.62/459,338.60 = 237,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,200.62x = 459,338.60 × 237,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,200.62x = 109,111,860,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,111,860,455.72/333,200.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,465.96

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