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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,522.71, 1,460,285.16 and 253,863.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,522.71, 1,460,285.16 and 253,863.75 is: 380,795.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,522.71 : 1,460,285.16 = 253,863.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,522.71/1,460,285.16 = 253,863.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,522.71x = 1,460,285.16 × 253,863.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,522.71x = 370,713,466,786.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,713,466,786.95/973,522.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,795.91

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