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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,211.03, 459,352.95 and 237,551.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,211.03, 459,352.95 and 237,551.65 is: 327,480.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,211.03 : 459,352.95 = 237,551.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,211.03/459,352.95 = 237,551.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,211.03x = 459,352.95 × 237,551.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,211.03x = 109,120,052,224.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,120,052,224.47/333,211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,480.31

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