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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,799.31, 958,863.57 and 470,509.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,799.31, 958,863.57 and 470,509.66 is: 706,254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,799.31 : 958,863.57 = 470,509.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,799.31/958,863.57 = 470,509.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,799.31x = 958,863.57 × 470,509.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,799.31x = 451,154,572,307.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,154,572,307.09/638,799.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,254.01

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