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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,223.78, 459,370.47 and 237,564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,223.78, 459,370.47 and 237,564.40 is: 327,497.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,223.78 : 459,370.47 = 237,564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,223.78/459,370.47 = 237,564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,223.78x = 459,370.47 × 237,564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,223.78x = 109,130,070,083.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,130,070,083.27/333,223.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,497.85

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