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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,667.74, 389,501.61 and 62,675.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,667.74, 389,501.61 and 62,675.74 is: 94,013.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,667.74 : 389,501.61 = 62,675.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,667.74/389,501.61 = 62,675.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,667.74x = 389,501.61 × 62,675.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,667.74x = 24,412,301,637.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,412,301,637.94/259,667.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,013.61

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