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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,877.38, 389,816.07 and 62,885.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,877.38, 389,816.07 and 62,885.38 is: 94,328.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,877.38 : 389,816.07 = 62,885.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,877.38/389,816.07 = 62,885.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,877.38x = 389,816.07 × 62,885.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,877.38x = 24,513,731,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,513,731,692.06/259,877.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,328.07

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