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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599,486.15, 3,897,728.35 and 801,886.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599,486.15, 3,897,728.35 and 801,886.97 is: 1,202,367.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599,486.15 : 3,897,728.35 = 801,886.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599,486.15/3,897,728.35 = 801,886.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599,486.15x = 3,897,728.35 × 801,886.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599,486.15x = 3,125,537,576,464.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,537,576,464.60/2,599,486.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202,367.47

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