Problem #$3$: There is a bond on a company's books with an original term of $10$ years that was purchased for a premium at its issuance, just over $2$ years ago. The bond pays semi$-$annual interest. With the receipt of the latest coupon, the corresponding amount for amortization of the premium was $$595\mathrm{.}11.$ Exactly one year ago, the amount for amortization of the premium was $$543\mathrm{.}92.$ Based on the relation between subsequent amounts for amortization of the principal, what was the original value of the premium?

Problem #$3$: Answer correct to $2$ decimals.

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