The ratio of the number of marbles Ali has to Bob and Charlie is 1:2:3. Ali decided to give Bob 1/3 of his share. Bob then decided to give Charlie 2/5 of his share. Charlie then decided to give Ali 1/4 of his share. Find the ratio of the number of marbles Ali has to Bob to Charlie in the end.

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The ratio of the number of marbles Ali has to Bob and Charlie is 1:2:3. Ali decided to give Bob 1/3 of his share. Bob then decided to give Charlie 2/5 of his share. Charlie then decided to give Ali 1/4 of his share. Find the ratio of the number of marbles Ali has to Bob to Charlie in the end.
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