At year-end 2016, total assets for Arrington Inc. were $1.5 million and accounts payable were $350,000. Sales, which in 2016 were $2.9 million, are expected to increase by 15% in 2017. Total assets and accounts payable are proportional to sales, and that relationship will be maintained; that is, they will grow at the same rate as sales. Arrington typically uses no current liabilities other than accounts payable. Common stock amounted to $500,000 in 2016, and retained earnings were $285,000. Arrington plans to sell new common stock in the amount of $50,000. The firm's profit margin on sales is 6%; 35% of earnings will be retained.
What were Arrington's total liabilities in 2016? Write out your answer completely. For example, 25 million should be entered as 25,000,000. Round your answer to the nearest cent.