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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,848, 389,772 and 62,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,848, 389,772 and 62,856 is: 94,284

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,848 : 389,772 = 62,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,848/389,772 = 62,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,848x = 389,772 × 62,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,848x = 24,499,508,832
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,499,508,832/259,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,284

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