In Exercises 51 and 52, convert all numbers to Egyptian numerals. Multiply using the Egyptian algorithm, and add using the Egyptian symbols. Give the final answer using a Hindu-Arabic numeral.
Value of a Biblical Treasure The book of Ezra in the Bible describes the return of the exiles to Jerusalem. To rebuild the temple, the King of Persia gave them the following items: thirty golden basins, a thousand silver basins, four hundred ten silver bowls, and thirty golden bowls. Find the total value of this treasure if each gold basin is worth 3000 shekels, each silver basin is worth 500 shekels, each silver bowl is worth 50 shekels, and each golden bowl is worth 400 shekels.
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