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To solve this problem, we are given:

\[
x + y + z = 1
\]
\[
x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 2
\]
\[
x^3 + y^3 + z^3 = 3
\]

We need to find \( x^4 + y^4 + z^4 = \frac{m}{n} \) where \( m \) and \( n \) are positive integers with \(\text{gcd}(m, n) = 1\), and then find the value of \( m + n \).

### Solution Outline

1. **Use Newton's Sums**: Newton's Sums provide a method for relating the power sums of roots of a polynomial to the coefficients of that polynomial. 

2. **Formulate the Polynomial**: Given the power sums up to \( x^3 + y^3 + z^3 \), we can hypothesize a polynomial whose roots might be \( x, y, z \).

3. **Apply Newton's Sums for \( x^4 + y^4 + z^4 \)**: We will iteratively use Newton's Sums to compute higher power sums.

Let's go through these steps in detail.

#### Step 1: Using Newton's Sums for the Polynomial

Assume \( x, y, z \) are roots of a polynomial of the form:
\[
t^3 - a t^2 + b t - c = 0
\]

Using Newton's Sums, we denote:
\[
P_k = x^k + y^k + z^k
\]

The recurrence relation in Newton's Sums is:
\[
a P_{k-1} - b P_{k-2} + c P_{k-3} = P_k
\]

We have:
- \( P_1 = 1 \),
- \( P_2 = 2 \),
- \( P_3 = 3 \).

#### Step 2: Determine \( P_4 = x^4 + y^4 + z^4 \)

Using the Newton’s Sums relation for \( P_4 \):
\[
a P_3 - b P_2 + c P_1 = P_4
\]

By solving this recurrence, we will find the exact values for \( a \), \( b \), and \( c \), allowing us to compute \( P_4 \) directly.

After finding \( P_4 = \frac{m}{n} \), we calculate \( m + n \). Let’s proceed with the calculations.

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Would you like the full detailed calculations on each step or have any questions about this method? 

Here are some questions to expand understanding:
1. What are Newton's Sums and how are they derived?
2. How do we determine the coefficients \( a \), \( b \), and \( c \) for the polynomial?
3. What are the alternative methods for finding power sums without Newton’s Sums?
4. How do constraints like \(\text{gcd}(m, n) = 1\) affect the final answer?
5. Can we generalize this method for higher powers like \( x^5 + y^5 + z^5 \)?

**Tip:** Newton's Sums are particularly useful for symmetric polynomials, as they reduce complex calculations involving roots.

If x + y + z = 1, x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 2, and x^3 + y^3 + z^3 = 3, find the value of x^4 + y^4 + z^4 in the form m/n, where m and n are coprime positive integers, and calculate m + n.

Solve a power sum problem using Newton's Sums with given conditions x + y + z = 1, x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 2, and x^3 + y^3 + z^3 = 3. Learn how to calculate x^4 + y^4 + z^4 in the form m/n, with m and n coprime, and find the sum m + n. Suitable for Grades 11-12.

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