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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,356.72, 1,375,002.66 and 566,698.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,356.72, 1,375,002.66 and 566,698.76 is: 782,061.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,356.72 : 1,375,002.66 = 566,698.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,356.72/1,375,002.66 = 566,698.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,356.72x = 1,375,002.66 × 566,698.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,356.72x = 779,212,302,418.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,212,302,418.70/996,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,061.57

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