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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,425.78, 1,460,221.98 and 253,863.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,425.78, 1,460,221.98 and 253,863.18 is: 380,816.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,425.78 : 1,460,221.98 = 253,863.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,425.78/1,460,221.98 = 253,863.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,425.78x = 1,460,221.98 × 253,863.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,425.78x = 370,696,595,348.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,696,595,348.70/973,425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,816.50

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