Ocean, Inc. acquired 15% of River Co. on January 1, 2022 for $94,500 and appropriately accounted for the investment using the fair-value method. On January 1, 2023, Ocean purchased an additional 20% of River for $180,000, achieving the ability to exert significant influence over River. On that date, the fair value of River's common stock was $900,000 in total. River's January 1, 2023, book value equaled $680,000, although land was undervalued by $40,000. Any additional excess cost over fair value was attributable to an undervalued patent with a 6-year remaining life. During 2023, River reported net income of $168,000 and paid dividends of $40,000. Based on the above information, use the prospective approach to account for the change to the equity method and determine the following numbers.

Ocean, Inc. acquired 15% of River Co. on January 1, 2022 for $94,500 and appropriately accounted for the investment using the fair-value method. On January 1, 2023, Ocean purchased an additional 20% of River for $180,000, achieving the ability to exert significant influence over River. On that date, the fair value of River's common stock was $900,000 in total. River's January 1, 2023, book value equaled $680,000, although land was undervalued by $40,000. Any additional excess cost over fair value was attributable to an undervalued patent with a 6-year remaining life. During 2023, River reported net income of $168,000 and paid dividends of $40,000. Based on the above information, use the prospective approach to account for the change to the equity method and determine the following numbers.

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