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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599,481.02, 3,897,720.64 and 801,881.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599,481.02, 3,897,720.64 and 801,881.86 is: 1,202,359.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599,481.02 : 3,897,720.64 = 801,881.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599,481.02/3,897,720.64 = 801,881.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599,481.02x = 3,897,720.64 × 801,881.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599,481.02x = 3,125,511,476,563.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,511,476,563.59/2,599,481.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202,359.80

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