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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,254.64, 459,412.92 and 237,595.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,254.64, 459,412.92 and 237,595.32 is: 327,540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,254.64 : 459,412.92 = 237,595.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,254.64/459,412.92 = 237,595.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,254.64x = 459,412.92 × 237,595.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,254.64x = 109,154,359,739.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,154,359,739.53/333,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,540.40

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