Smithson Mining operates a silver mine in Nevada. Acquisition, exploration, and development costs totaled $5.8 million. After the silver is extracted in approximately five years, Smithson is obligated to restore the land to its original condition, including constructing a wildlife preserve. The company's controller has provided the following three cash flow possibilities for the restoration costs: (1) $520,000,20% probability; (2) $570,000,35% probability; and (3) $670,000,45% probability. The company's credit-adjusted, risk-free rate of interest is 6%. What is the book value of the asset retirement liability at the end of one year? Assuming that the actual restoration costs incurred after five years are $616,000, what amount of gain or loss will Smithson recognize on retirement of the liability? Note: Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided. Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answers in dollars not in millions of dollars. (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, PVA of $1, FVAD of $1 and PVAD of $1 ) 
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