XXX Hospital's 20X2 statement of operations reports salaries and wages expense of $699,400. The hospital's balance sheets include the following accounts:

12/31/X1 Accrued salaries and wages payable $41,600

12/31/X2 Accrued salaries and wages payable 38,400

What was the amount of salaries and wages actually paid in cash during 20X2? Please explain.