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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,515.71, 1,460,274.69 and 253,856.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,515.71, 1,460,274.69 and 253,856.79 is: 380,785.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,515.71 : 1,460,274.69 = 253,856.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,515.71/1,460,274.69 = 253,856.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,515.71x = 1,460,274.69 × 253,856.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,515.71x = 370,700,645,321.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,700,645,321.65/973,515.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,785.48

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