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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,770.97, 956,163.49 and 470,481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,770.97, 956,163.49 and 470,481.32 is: 704,254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,770.97 : 956,163.49 = 470,481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,770.97/956,163.49 = 470,481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,770.97x = 956,163.49 × 470,481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,770.97x = 449,857,060,911.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,857,060,911.01/638,770.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,254.08

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