Geometric Progression with Maximum Sum
Problem 542
Let S(k) be the sum of three or more distinct positive integers having the following properties:
S(4) = 4 + 2 + 1 = 7
S(10) = 9 + 6 + 4 = 19
S(12) = 12 + 6 + 3 = 21
S(1000) = 1000 + 900 + 810 + 729 = 3439
S(10) = 9 + 6 + 4 = 19
S(12) = 12 + 6 + 3 = 21
S(1000) = 1000 + 900 + 810 + 729 = 3439
Let .
T(1000) = 2268
T(1000) = 2268
Find T(1017).