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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,668.49, 389,502.74 and 62,676.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,668.49, 389,502.74 and 62,676.49 is: 94,014.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,668.49 : 389,502.74 = 62,676.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,668.49/389,502.74 = 62,676.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,668.49x = 389,502.74 × 62,676.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,668.49x = 24,412,664,588.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,412,664,588.58/259,668.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,014.74

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