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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599,491.65, 3,897,736.61 and 801,892.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599,491.65, 3,897,736.61 and 801,892.46 is: 1,202,375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599,491.65 : 3,897,736.61 = 801,892.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599,491.65/3,897,736.61 = 801,892.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599,491.65x = 3,897,736.61 × 801,892.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599,491.65x = 3,125,565,604,359.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,565,604,359.84/2,599,491.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202,375.71

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