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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,278.24, 388,917.48 and 62,286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,278.24, 388,917.48 and 62,286.24 is: 93,429.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,278.24 : 388,917.48 = 62,286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,278.24/388,917.48 = 62,286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,278.24x = 388,917.48 × 62,286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,278.24x = 24,224,207,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,224,207,499.48/259,278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,429.39

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