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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,157.55, 803,049.30 and 349,525.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,157.55, 803,049.30 and 349,525.01 is: 482,147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,157.55 : 803,049.30 = 349,525.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,157.55/803,049.30 = 349,525.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,157.55x = 803,049.30 × 349,525.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,157.55x = 280,685,810,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,685,810,597.75/582,157.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,147.51

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