Find the indicated term or coefficient of the binomial expansion.
-Find the coefficient of m in the expansion of $$\left( m ^ { 2 } + \frac { 4 } { m } \right) ^ { 9 }$$
A)32,256
B)1024
C)129,024
D)126

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The coefficient of $m$ in the expansion of $\left( m^2 + \frac{4}{m} \right)^9$ can be found using the binomial theorem, specifically looking for the term that results in $m^1$. The general term in the binomial expansion is given by $\binom{n}{k} \cdot a^{n-k} \cdot b^k$, where $n$ is the power of the binomial, $a$ and $b$ are the terms of the binomial, and $k$ is the term number minus one. To get $m^1$, we need $m^2$ raised to a power and $\frac{4}{m}$ raised to a power such that the total exponent of $m$ is 1. This happens when $m^2$ is raised to the 7th power and $\frac{4}{m}$ is raised to the 2nd power. Thus, $k=2$ and $n-k=7$. The coefficient is $\binom{9}{2} \cdot (4)^2 = 36 \cdot 16 = 576$. However, since the calculation provided does not match the options and the approach to directly find the coefficient of $m$ involves considering the overall combination of terms that result in $m^1$, the correct calculation should involve choosing the right values of $k$ and applying the binomial theorem correctly. Given the options and common mistakes in manual calculations, the correct answer involves recognizing the error in the initial explanation and correctly applying the binomial theorem, which involves calculating the specific term that results in an $m^1$ exponent. The correct coefficient, considering the nature of the question and common pitfalls, should align with the options provided, indicating a need to reassess the binomial expansion calculation for accuracy.

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