To determine a six-digit number composed solely of the digits \(2\) and \(4\) that is a multiple of \(64\), we follow these steps:
1. **Check Divisibility Rules for \(64\):**
A number is divisible by \(64\) if and only if the last six digits of the number form a number that is divisible by \(64\).
2. **Possible Combinations:**
Enumerate the different possible combinations of six-digit numbers using \(2\) and \(4\). The total number of such combinations is \(2^6 = 64\). List these as:
\(222222, 222224, 222242, \ldots, 444444\).
3. **Binary Approach:**
Map the digits \(2\) and \(4\) to binary format to generate combinations of 0 and 1 sequences:
- \(2 \rightarrow 0\)
- \(4 \rightarrow 1\)
We translate combinations into forms like \(000000, 000001, \ldots, 111111\), then revert back by substituting:
\(000000 \rightarrow 222222, 000001 \rightarrow 222224, \ldots, 111111 \rightarrow 444444\).
4. **Binary Numbers Modulo \(64\):**
Check binary equivalences modulo 64 until we find a match. Recognize:
- \(64\) in binary is \(1000000\).
- A 6-digit number in any permissible combination must therefore convert back to a value divisible by \(64\).
5. **Check Example Candidates:**
Start with illustrative candidates:
- \(422224\): Calculate \(422224 \mod 64\).
Convert to binaries:
- \(22, \ 4\)
Check successive values and confirm divisibility reducing to modulus calculations.
6. **Determine the Valid Candidate:**
Using efficient calculations and logical steps, we refine a suitable candidate satisfying conditions. Majorly: Replace tangents to verify or derive directly binary and practical tests.
After iterative attempts through both mathematical principles and practical verifications:
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Combining practical numerical checks: concludes the correct suitable example:
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Find a six-digit multiple of $64$ that consists only of the digits $2$ and $4$.
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