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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598,417.20, 3,897,625.80 and 801,140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598,417.20, 3,897,625.80 and 801,140.60 is: 1,201,710.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598,417.20 : 3,897,625.80 = 801,140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598,417.20/3,897,625.80 = 801,140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598,417.20x = 3,897,625.80 × 801,140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598,417.20x = 3,122,546,271,987.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,546,271,987.48/2,598,417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,710.90

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