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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000,257.40, 2,997,761.70 and 801,198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000,257.40, 2,997,761.70 and 801,198.20 is: 1,200,746.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000,257.40 : 2,997,761.70 = 801,198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000,257.40/2,997,761.70 = 801,198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000,257.40x = 2,997,761.70 × 801,198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000,257.40x = 2,401,801,278,068.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,801,278,068.94/2,000,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200,746.10

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