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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,942, 1,229,735.39 and 770,133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,942, 1,229,735.39 and 770,133.52 is: 1,149,426.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,942 : 1,229,735.39 = 770,133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,942/1,229,735.39 = 770,133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,942x = 1,229,735.39 × 770,133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,942x = 947,060,444,569.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,060,444,569.27/823,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,426.11

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