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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598,443.96, 3,897,478.55 and 801,139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598,443.96, 3,897,478.55 and 801,139.82 is: 1,201,651.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598,443.96 : 3,897,478.55 = 801,139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598,443.96/3,897,478.55 = 801,139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598,443.96x = 3,897,478.55 × 801,139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598,443.96x = 3,122,425,246,516.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,425,246,516.32/2,598,443.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,651.95

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