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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,222.78, 459,369.09 and 237,563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,222.78, 459,369.09 and 237,563.40 is: 327,496.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,222.78 : 459,369.09 = 237,563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,222.78/459,369.09 = 237,563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,222.78x = 459,369.09 × 237,563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,222.78x = 109,129,282,875.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,129,282,875.31/333,222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,496.47

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