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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,214.73, 459,358.07 and 237,555.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,214.73, 459,358.07 and 237,555.35 is: 327,485.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,214.73 : 459,358.07 = 237,555.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,214.73/459,358.07 = 237,555.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,214.73x = 459,358.07 × 237,555.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,214.73x = 109,122,967,054.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,122,967,054.79/333,214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,485.42

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