Can you please help me with this through a solution to get the answer? JAY Inc. decided to revalue its machine on December 31, 2019, and determined that the current replacement cost is $1,500,000. The machine, which was purchased last January 1, 2017 for $1,000,000, has a carrying value of $400,000. The entity has been consistent in depreciating its machine using the straight-line method. On September 1, 2021, the entity sold the machine for $140,000. How much is the revaluation surplus as of December 31, 2019 after revaluation?

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JAY Inc. decided to revalue its machine on December 31, 2019, and determined that the current replacement cost is $1,500,000. The machine, which was purchased last January 1, 2017 for $1,000,000, has a carrying value of $400,000. The entity has been consistent in depreciating its machine using the straight-line method. On September 1, 2021, the entity sold the machine for $140,000. How much is the revaluation surplus as of December 31, 2019 after revaluation? 

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