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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,255.78, 459,414.54 and 237,596.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,255.78, 459,414.54 and 237,596.40 is: 327,541.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,255.78 : 459,414.54 = 237,596.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,255.78/459,414.54 = 237,596.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,255.78x = 459,414.54 × 237,596.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,255.78x = 109,155,240,811.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,155,240,811.66/333,255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,541.93

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