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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,239.61, 459,392.31 and 237,580.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,239.61, 459,392.31 and 237,580.23 is: 327,519.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,239.61 : 459,392.31 = 237,580.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,239.61/459,392.31 = 237,580.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,239.61x = 459,392.31 × 237,580.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,239.61x = 109,142,530,670.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,142,530,670.03/333,239.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,519.68

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