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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,648.31, 958,636.77 and 470,358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,648.31, 958,636.77 and 470,358.66 is: 706,027.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,648.31 : 958,636.77 = 470,358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,648.31/958,636.77 = 470,358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,648.31x = 958,636.77 × 470,358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,648.31x = 450,903,106,563.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,903,106,563.93/638,648.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,027.24

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