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At year-end 2016, a company total assets were $1.8 million, and its accounts payable were $350,000. Sales, which in 2016 were $2.8 million, are expected to increase by 30% in 2017. Total assets and accounts payable are proportional to sales, and that relationship will be maintained. Company typically uses no current liabilities other than accounts payable. Common stock amounted to $360,000 in 2016, and retained earnings were $260,000. Company has arranged to sell $120,000 of new common stock in 2017 to meet some of its financing needs. The remainder of its financing needs will be met by issuing new long-term debt at the end of 2017. Its net profit margin on sales is 8%, and 45% of earnings will be paid out as dividends. How much new long-term debt financing will be needed in 2017?