The year$-$end $2021$ balance sheet of Brandex Incorprated listed common stockand other paid$-$in capital at $$1,200,000$ and retained earnings at $$3,5000,000.$ The next year, retained earnings were listed at $$3,800,000.$ The firm's net income in $2022$ was $$910,000.$ There were no stock repurchases during the year. What were the dividends paid by the firm in $2022?$