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Challenge 211: Sum Solution

Can you allocate digits to these letters in such a way that FOUR is divisible by 4, FIVE is divisible by 5 and NINE is divisible by 9?

Each letter in the sum below stands for a different digit.

    F O U R

 + F  I  V E

=  N  I N  E

Is it possible to allocate digits to the letters in such a way that FOUR is divisible by 4, FIVE is divisible by 5 and NINE is divisible by 9?

Justify your answer carefully!