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Digits and Bases · Challenge problem

In every base b≥7b \ge 7, (11b)4(11_b)^4 is written 14641b14641_b. What is the LARGEST base b≥2b \ge 2 in which (11b)4(11_b)^4 is NOT written 14641b14641_b?