(4-digit number)*(6-digit number) equals a factorial

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The cryptarithmetic equation (ABCD)*(EFEGBH) = (EC)! is solved by substituting each letter with a unique decimal digit. The specific solution presented is 4725 * 101376 = 12!, confirming that A=4, B=7, C=2, D=5, E=1, F=0, G=3, and H=6. This demonstrates a valid multiplication that results in the factorial of 12, showcasing the relationship between multiplication and factorials in this context.

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Substitute each of the letters by a different decimal digit from 0 to 9 to satisfy this cryptarithmetic equation:

(ABCD)*(EFEGBH) = (EC)!

Note: None of A and E can be zero.
 
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4725 * 101376 = 12!
 

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