The stockholders' equity section of Flounder Corporation shows the following on December 31, 2021: Preferred stock—4%, $100 par, 4,700 shares outstanding   $470,000 Common stock—$10 par, 62,000 shares outstanding   620,000 Paid-in capital in excess of par   180,000 Retained earnings   116,900 Total stockholders' equity   $1,386,900 Assuming that all of the company's retained earnings are to be paid out in dividends on 12/31/21 and that preferred dividends were last paid on 12/31/19, show how much the preferred and common stockholders should receive if the preferred stock is cumulative and fully participating.

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The stockholders' equity section of Flounder Corporation shows the following on December 31, 2021:

Preferred stock—4%, $100 par, 4,700 shares outstanding   $470,000
Common stock—$10 par, 62,000 shares outstanding   620,000
Paid-in capital in excess of par   180,000
Retained earnings   116,900
Total stockholders' equity   $1,386,900


Assuming that all of the company's retained earnings are to be paid out in dividends on 12/31/21 and that preferred dividends were last paid on 12/31/19, show how much the preferred and common stockholders should receive if the preferred stock is cumulative and fully participating.

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