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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,330.40, 388,995.60 and 62,338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,330.40, 388,995.60 and 62,338.40 is: 93,507.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,330.40 : 388,995.60 = 62,338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,330.40/388,995.60 = 62,338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,330.40x = 388,995.60 × 62,338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,330.40x = 24,249,363,311.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,249,363,311.04/259,330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,507.60

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