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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,282.84, 388,924.17 and 62,290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,282.84, 388,924.17 and 62,290.84 is: 93,436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,282.84 : 388,924.17 = 62,290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,282.84/388,924.17 = 62,290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,282.84x = 388,924.17 × 62,290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,282.84x = 24,226,413,245.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,226,413,245.60/259,282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,436.24

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