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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601,001.20, 3,901,793.40 and 803,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601,001.20, 3,901,793.40 and 803,870.40 is: 1,205,895.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601,001.20 : 3,901,793.40 = 803,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601,001.20/3,901,793.40 = 803,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601,001.20x = 3,901,793.40 × 803,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601,001.20x = 3,136,536,221,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,536,221,175.36/2,601,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205,895.72

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