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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,211.16, 459,353.12 and 237,551.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,211.16, 459,353.12 and 237,551.78 is: 327,480.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,211.16 : 459,353.12 = 237,551.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,211.16/459,353.12 = 237,551.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,211.16x = 459,353.12 × 237,551.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,211.16x = 109,120,150,472.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,120,150,472.80/333,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,480.48

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