In each quarter of 1998, Company M earned more money than in the previous quarter, What was the range of Company M's quarterly earnings in 1998?
(1) In the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 1998, Company M earned $4.0 million and $4.6 million, respectively.
(2) In the 1st and 4th quarters of 1998, Company M earned $3.8 million and $4.9 million, respectively.