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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599,017.08, 3,897,098.60 and 801,401.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599,017.08, 3,897,098.60 and 801,401.49 is: 1,201,662.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599,017.08 : 3,897,098.60 = 801,401.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599,017.08/3,897,098.60 = 801,401.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599,017.08x = 3,897,098.60 × 801,401.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599,017.08x = 3,123,140,620,709.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,140,620,709.91/2,599,017.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,662.22

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