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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,771.97, 956,164.98 and 470,482.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,771.97, 956,164.98 and 470,482.32 is: 704,255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,771.97 : 956,164.98 = 470,482.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,771.97/956,164.98 = 470,482.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,771.97x = 956,164.98 × 470,482.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,771.97x = 449,858,718,093.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,858,718,093.15/638,771.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,255.57

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