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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,033.90, 880,548.83 and 476,608.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,033.90, 880,548.83 and 476,608.70 is: 657,766.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,033.90 : 880,548.83 = 476,608.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,033.90/880,548.83 = 476,608.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,033.90x = 880,548.83 × 476,608.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,033.90x = 419,677,228,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,677,228,902.20/638,033.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,766.35

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