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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,865.44, 389,798.17 and 62,873.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,865.44, 389,798.17 and 62,873.44 is: 94,310.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,865.44 : 389,798.17 = 62,873.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,865.44/389,798.17 = 62,873.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,865.44x = 389,798.17 × 62,873.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,865.44x = 24,507,950,957.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,507,950,957.70/259,865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,310.16

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