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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,813.40, 956,226.69 and 470,523.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,813.40, 956,226.69 and 470,523.75 is: 704,317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,813.40 : 956,226.69 = 470,523.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,813.40/956,226.69 = 470,523.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,813.40x = 956,226.69 × 470,523.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,813.40x = 449,927,368,028.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,927,368,028.89/638,813.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,317.36

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