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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,257.28, 459,416.61 and 237,597.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,257.28, 459,416.61 and 237,597.90 is: 327,544.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,257.28 : 459,416.61 = 237,597.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,257.28/459,416.61 = 237,597.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,257.28x = 459,416.61 × 237,597.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,257.28x = 109,156,421,761.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,156,421,761.12/333,257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,544.00

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