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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,515.96, 1,460,275.07 and 253,857.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,515.96, 1,460,275.07 and 253,857.03 is: 380,785.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,515.96 : 1,460,275.07 = 253,857.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,515.96/1,460,275.07 = 253,857.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,515.96x = 1,460,275.07 × 253,857.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,515.96x = 370,701,092,253.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,701,092,253.24/973,515.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,785.84

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