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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598,549.66, 3,898,497.06 and 801,393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598,549.66, 3,898,497.06 and 801,393.48 is: 1,202,297.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598,549.66 : 3,898,497.06 = 801,393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598,549.66/3,898,497.06 = 801,393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598,549.66x = 3,898,497.06 × 801,393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598,549.66x = 3,124,230,125,683.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,230,125,683.17/2,598,549.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202,297.64

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