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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,916.80, 958,375.20 and 470,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,916.80, 958,375.20 and 470,955.20 is: 706,432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,916.80 : 958,375.20 = 470,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,916.80/958,375.20 = 470,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,916.80x = 958,375.20 × 470,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,916.80x = 451,351,783,991.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,351,783,991.04/638,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,432.80

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