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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,514.71, 1,460,273.19 and 253,855.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,514.71, 1,460,273.19 and 253,855.79 is: 380,783.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,514.71 : 1,460,273.19 = 253,855.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,514.71/1,460,273.19 = 253,855.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,514.71x = 1,460,273.19 × 253,855.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,514.71x = 370,698,796,961.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,698,796,961.90/973,514.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,783.97

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