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k-Markov Numbers

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Consider positive integer solutions to

a2+b2+c2=3abc

For example, (1,5,13) is a solution. We define a 3-Markov number to be any part of a solution, so 1, 5 and 13 are all 3-Markov numbers. Adding distinct 3-Markov numbers 103 would give 2797.

Now we define a k-Markov number to be a positive integer that is part of a solution to:

i=1kxi2=ki=1kxi,xi are positive integers

Let Mk(N) be the sum of k-Markov numbers N. Hence M3(103)=2797, also M8(108)=131493335.

Define S(K,N)=k=3KMk(N). You are given S(4,102)=229 and S(10,108)=2383369980.

Find S(1018,1018). Give your answer modulo 1405695061.

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