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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,764.45, 956,153.77 and 470,474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,764.45, 956,153.77 and 470,474.80 is: 704,244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,764.45 : 956,153.77 = 470,474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,764.45/956,153.77 = 470,474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,764.45x = 956,153.77 × 470,474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,764.45x = 449,846,250,143.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,846,250,143.43/638,764.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,244.35

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