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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,668.74, 389,503.11 and 62,676.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,668.74, 389,503.11 and 62,676.74 is: 94,015.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,668.74 : 389,503.11 = 62,676.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,668.74/389,503.11 = 62,676.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,668.74x = 389,503.11 × 62,676.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,668.74x = 24,412,785,154.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,412,785,154.66/259,668.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,015.11

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