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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,219.78, 459,364.95 and 237,560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,219.78, 459,364.95 and 237,560.40 is: 327,492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,219.78 : 459,364.95 = 237,560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,219.78/459,364.95 = 237,560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,219.78x = 459,364.95 × 237,560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,219.78x = 109,126,921,267.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,126,921,267.98/333,219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,492.33

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