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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,856.30, 958,284.45 and 470,894.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,856.30, 958,284.45 and 470,894.70 is: 706,342.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,856.30 : 958,284.45 = 470,894.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,856.30/958,284.45 = 470,894.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,856.30x = 958,284.45 × 470,894.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,856.30x = 451,251,068,597.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,251,068,597.42/638,856.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,342.05

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