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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,868.76, 389,803.14 and 62,876.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,868.76, 389,803.14 and 62,876.76 is: 94,315.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,868.76 : 389,803.14 = 62,876.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,868.76/389,803.14 = 62,876.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,868.76x = 389,803.14 × 62,876.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,868.76x = 24,509,558,481.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,509,558,481.03/259,868.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,315.14

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