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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850,598.51, 4,276,169.28 and 801,253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850,598.51, 4,276,169.28 and 801,253.76 is: 1,201,956.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850,598.51 : 4,276,169.28 = 801,253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850,598.51/4,276,169.28 = 801,253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850,598.51x = 4,276,169.28 × 801,253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850,598.51x = 3,426,296,692,615.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,296,692,615.65/2,850,598.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,956.95

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