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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,227.78, 459,375.99 and 237,568.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,227.78, 459,375.99 and 237,568.40 is: 327,503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,227.78 : 459,375.99 = 237,568.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,227.78/459,375.99 = 237,568.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,227.78x = 459,375.99 × 237,568.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,227.78x = 109,133,218,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,133,218,942.72/333,227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,503.36

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