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Jasmine Flowers must raise $$433$ million for its future expansion. To do so$,$ Jasmine expects to issue new common stock. Investment bankers have informed the

company the flotation costs will be $6\mathrm{.}5$ percent of the total amount issued plus $$933,500$ in additional costs associated with the issue. Jasmine can issue its stock for $$65$

per share. Determine how many shares Jasmine must sell to net $$433$ million after flotation costs. Round your answer to the nearest whole number:

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