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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,262.24, 388,893.44 and 62,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,262.24, 388,893.44 and 62,270.24 is: 93,405.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,262.24 : 388,893.44 = 62,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,262.24/388,893.44 = 62,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,262.24x = 388,893.44 × 62,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,262.24x = 24,216,487,843.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,216,487,843.23/259,262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,405.38

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