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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599,480.52, 3,897,719.91 and 801,881.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599,480.52, 3,897,719.91 and 801,881.33 is: 1,202,359.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599,480.52 : 3,897,719.91 = 801,881.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599,480.52/3,897,719.91 = 801,881.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599,480.52x = 3,897,719.91 × 801,881.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599,480.52x = 3,125,508,825,398.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,508,825,398.28/2,599,480.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202,359.01

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