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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,284.84, 388,927.17 and 62,292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,284.84, 388,927.17 and 62,292.84 is: 93,439.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,284.84 : 388,927.17 = 62,292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,284.84/388,927.17 = 62,292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,284.84x = 388,927.17 × 62,292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,284.84x = 24,227,377,972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,227,377,972.46/259,284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,439.24

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