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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599,479.27, 3,897,718.02 and 801,880.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599,479.27, 3,897,718.02 and 801,880.11 is: 1,202,357.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599,479.27 : 3,897,718.02 = 801,880.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599,479.27/3,897,718.02 = 801,880.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599,479.27x = 3,897,718.02 × 801,880.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599,479.27x = 3,125,502,554,626.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,502,554,626.58/2,599,479.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202,357.18

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