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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,283.91, 459,453.35 and 237,624.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,283.91, 459,453.35 and 237,624.53 is: 327,580.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,283.91 : 459,453.35 = 237,624.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,283.91/459,453.35 = 237,624.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,283.91x = 459,453.35 × 237,624.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,283.91x = 109,177,384,647.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,177,384,647.47/333,283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,580.73

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