Calculate retained earnings From the following data, calculate the retained earnings balance as of December 31, 2009:

Retained   earnings, December 31, 2010

$841,200

Decrease   in total liabilities during 2010

183,200

Gain on   the sale of buildings during 2010

64,400

Dividends   declared and paid in 2010

18,000

Proceeds   from sale of common stock in 2010

197,600

Net   income for the year ended December 31, 2010

90,400