On January 1 of the current reporting year, Coda Company's projected benefit obligation was $3,000,000. During the year, pension benefits paid by the trustee were $400,000. Service cost was $875,000 . Pension plan assets earned $325,000 as expected. At the end of the year, there was no net gain or loss and no prior service cost. The actuary's discount rate was 10%.

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On January 1 of the current reporting year, Coda Company's projected benefit obligation was $3,000,000. During the year, pension benefits paid by the trustee were $400,000. Service cost was $875,000 . Pension plan assets earned $325,000 as expected. At the end of the year, there was no net gain or loss and no prior service cost. The actuary's discount rate was 10%.

 

 

Determine the amount of the projected benefit obligation at December 31. 

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