! Required information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Astro Company sold 24,000 units of its only product and reported income of $174,800 for the current year. During a planning session for next year's activities, the production manager notes that variable costs can be reduced 42% by installing a machine that automates several operations. To obtain these savings, the company must increase its annual fixed costs by $158,000. Total units sold and the selling price per unit will not change. ASTRO COMPANY Contribution Margin Income Statement For Year Ended December 31 Sales ($58 per unit) Variable costs ($39 per unit) Contribution margin Fixed costs Income $ 1,392,000 936,000 456,000 281,200 $ 174,800 1. Compute the break-even point in dollar sales for next year assuming the machine is installed. (Round your answers to 2 decimal places.)