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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,667.49, 389,501.24 and 62,675.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,667.49, 389,501.24 and 62,675.49 is: 94,013.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,667.49 : 389,501.24 = 62,675.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,667.49/389,501.24 = 62,675.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,667.49x = 389,501.24 × 62,675.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,667.49x = 24,412,180,759.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,412,180,759.23/259,667.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,013.24

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