Question: On January 1, 2024, a company began construction of an automated cattle feeder system. The system was finished and ready for use on September 30,

On January 1, 2024, a company began construction of an automated cattle feeder system. The system was finished and ready for use on September 30, 2025. Expenditures on the project were as follows:

January 1, 2024$ 250,000
September 1, 2024$ 360,000
December 31, 2024$ 360,000
March 31, 2025$ 360,000
September 30, 2025$ 250,000

The company borrowed $770,000 on a construction loan at 10% interest on January 1, 2024. This loan was outstanding throughout the construction period. The company had $4,600,000 in 7% bonds payable outstanding in 2024 and 2025.

Interest (using the specific interest method) capitalized for 2024 was?

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