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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,515.21, 1,460,273.94 and 253,856.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,515.21, 1,460,273.94 and 253,856.28 is: 380,784.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,515.21 : 1,460,273.94 = 253,856.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,515.21/1,460,273.94 = 253,856.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,515.21x = 1,460,273.94 × 253,856.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,515.21x = 370,699,710,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,699,710,189.34/973,515.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,784.71

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