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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,298.50, 388,947.76 and 62,306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,298.50, 388,947.76 and 62,306.50 is: 93,459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,298.50 : 388,947.76 = 62,306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,298.50/388,947.76 = 62,306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,298.50x = 388,947.76 × 62,306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,298.50x = 24,233,973,608.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,233,973,608.44/259,298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,459.75

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