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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,803.80, 958,205.70 and 470,842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,803.80, 958,205.70 and 470,842.20 is: 706,263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,803.80 : 958,205.70 = 470,842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,803.80/958,205.70 = 470,842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,803.80x = 958,205.70 × 470,842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,803.80x = 451,163,679,840.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,163,679,840.54/638,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,263.30

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