Shauna wishes to establish a trust fund from which her son can withdraw $50,000 every six months for 18 years, when he reaches 30 years old. After 8 years, he will receive $500,000 for college. The trust will be invested at 8.7% per annum compounded semi-annually. How large should the trust be?

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Shauna wishes to establish a trust fund from which her son can withdraw $50,000 every six months for 18 years, when he reaches 30 years old. After 8 years, he will receive $500,000 for college. The trust will be invested at 8.7% per annum compounded semi-annually. How large should the trust be? 

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