Assume that an importer of wine were to purchase 5,000 cases of premium French Bordeaux for 700,000 euro. Further assume that the quoted exchange rates are as follows: spot rate = .9542 euro to the U.S. dollar; 30-day forward rate = .9502 euro to the U.S. dollar; and 90-day forward rate = .9498 euro to the U.S. dollar. If the actual currency exchange rate at the time payment is due in 90 days is equal to the forward rate of .778 euro to the U.S. dollar, how much would the wine cost the importer in U.S. dollars if payment is made in 90 days? Round to the nearest dollar.

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To calculate the cost of the wine in U.S. dollars, we need to convert the purchase price in euros to U.S. dollars using the exchange rate.

Purchase price = 700,000 euro

90-day forward rate = .9498 euro to the U.S. dollar

Cost of wine in U.S. dollars = 700,000 euro x .9498 = $664,860

However, the actual exchange rate at the time of payment is .778 euro to the U.S. dollar.

Cost of wine in U.S. dollars with actual exchange rate = 700,000 euro x .778 = $544,600

Therefore, the wine would cost the importer $544,600 in U.S. dollars if payment is made in 90 days. The closest option is D ($736,997), which is significantly higher than the actual cost due to incorrect calculations or assumptions.

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