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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,801.81, 958,867.32 and 470,512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,801.81, 958,867.32 and 470,512.16 is: 706,257.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,801.81 : 958,867.32 = 470,512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,801.81/958,867.32 = 470,512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,801.81x = 958,867.32 × 470,512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,801.81x = 451,158,733,886.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,158,733,886.61/638,801.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,257.76

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