Retained earnings, December 31, 2019 $ 525,750 Decrease in total liabilities during 2019 114,500 Gain on the sale of buildings during 2019 40,250 Dividends declared and paid in 2019 11,250 Proceeds from sale of common stock in 2019 123,500 Net income for the year ended December 31, 2019 56,500 Required: From the above data, calculate the retained earnings balance as of December 31, 2018. (Enter decreases with a minus sign to indicate a negative financial statement effect.)