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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,242.61, 459,396.45 and 237,583.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,242.61, 459,396.45 and 237,583.23 is: 327,523.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,242.61 : 459,396.45 = 237,583.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,242.61/459,396.45 = 237,583.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,242.61x = 459,396.45 × 237,583.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,242.61x = 109,144,892,441.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,144,892,441.53/333,242.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,523.82

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