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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,667.37, 389,501.05 and 62,675.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,667.37, 389,501.05 and 62,675.37 is: 94,013.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,667.37 : 389,501.05 = 62,675.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,667.37/389,501.05 = 62,675.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,667.37x = 389,501.05 × 62,675.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,667.37x = 24,412,120,476.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,412,120,476.63/259,667.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,013.05

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