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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,410, 1,375,667.88 and 639,336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,410, 1,375,667.88 and 639,336.08 is: 882,682.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,410 : 1,375,667.88 = 639,336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,410/1,375,667.88 = 639,336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,410x = 1,375,667.88 × 639,336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,410x = 879,514,109,781.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,514,109,781.11/996,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,682.94

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