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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,514.21, 1,460,272.44 and 253,855.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,514.21, 1,460,272.44 and 253,855.28 is: 380,783.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,514.21 : 1,460,272.44 = 253,855.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,514.21/1,460,272.44 = 253,855.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,514.21x = 1,460,272.44 × 253,855.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,514.21x = 370,697,872,307.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,697,872,307.19/973,514.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,783.22

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