The year$-$end $2021$ balance sheet of Brandex Inc. listed common stock and other paid$-$in capital at $$1,100,000$ and retained earnings at $$3,400,000.$ The next year retained earnings were listed at $$3,700\mathrm{.}000.$ The firm$$s net income in $2022$ was $$900,000.$ There were no stock repurchases during the year. What were the dividends paid by the firm in $2022?$