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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,236.61, 459,388.17 and 237,577.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,236.61, 459,388.17 and 237,577.23 is: 327,515.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,236.61 : 459,388.17 = 237,577.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,236.61/459,388.17 = 237,577.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,236.61x = 459,388.17 × 237,577.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,236.61x = 109,140,168,923.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,140,168,923.37/333,236.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,515.54

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