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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,936.40, 389,904.60 and 62,944.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,936.40, 389,904.60 and 62,944.40 is: 94,416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,936.40 : 389,904.60 = 62,944.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,936.40/389,904.60 = 62,944.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,936.40x = 389,904.60 × 62,944.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,936.40x = 24,542,311,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,542,311,104.24/259,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,416.60

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