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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,904.30, 958,356.45 and 470,942.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,904.30, 958,356.45 and 470,942.70 is: 706,414.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,904.30 : 958,356.45 = 470,942.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,904.30/958,356.45 = 470,942.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,904.30x = 958,356.45 × 470,942.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,904.30x = 451,330,974,125.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,330,974,125.42/638,904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,414.05

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