On January 1, 2017, Makoto Co. has the following balances:Projected benefit obligation$2,730,000Fair value of plan assets2,340,000The settlement rate is 10%. Other data related to the pension plan for 2017 are:Service cost$234,000Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs77,600Contributions390,400Benefits paid140,500Actual return on plan assets304,500Amortization of unrecognized net gain27, 800The balance of the projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2017 is

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Projected benefit obligation	$2,730,000
Fair value of plan assets	2,340,000

Service cost	$234,000
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs	77,600
Contributions	390,400
Benefits paid	140,500
Actual return on plan assets	304,500
Amortization of unrecognized net gain	27, 800