Suppose you have an account that will grow to $381,000.00 in 15 years. It grows at 3% annual interest, compounded monthly, under the current investment strategy. The owner of the account, however, wants it to have $505,000.00 after 15 years. How much additional monthly contribution should they make to meet their goal?

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Suppose you have an account that will grow to $381,000.00 in 15 years. It grows at 3% annual interest, compounded monthly, under the current investment strategy. The owner of the account, however, wants it to have $505,000.00 after 15 years. How much additional monthly contribution should they make to meet their goal?

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