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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,215.73, 459,359.44 and 237,556.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,215.73, 459,359.44 and 237,556.35 is: 327,486.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,215.73 : 459,359.44 = 237,556.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,215.73/459,359.44 = 237,556.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,215.73x = 459,359.44 × 237,556.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,215.73x = 109,123,751,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,123,751,904.44/333,215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,486.80

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