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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,876.38, 389,814.57 and 62,884.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,876.38, 389,814.57 and 62,884.38 is: 94,326.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,876.38 : 389,814.57 = 62,884.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,876.38/389,814.57 = 62,884.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,876.38x = 389,814.57 × 62,884.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,876.38x = 24,513,247,549.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,513,247,549.42/259,876.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,326.57

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