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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,266.78, 459,429.72 and 237,607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,266.78, 459,429.72 and 237,607.40 is: 327,557.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,266.78 : 459,429.72 = 237,607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,266.78/459,429.72 = 237,607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,266.78x = 459,429.72 × 237,607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,266.78x = 109,163,901,251.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,163,901,251.93/333,266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,557.10

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