Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

8 65 293 4472 80291 ?

  1. 654431

  2. 103456

  3. 125432

  4. 999999

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Explanation

The sequence follows the pattern $x_{n} = x_{n-1} \times (prime \ number) + (n)$. Specifically: $8 \times 7 + 9 = 65$, $65 \times 4 + 33 = 293$. However, a more consistent pattern for this specific growth is $x_n = x_{n-1} \times (prime) + k$. $80291 \times 8 + 103 = 642431$ is not exact, but 654431 is the only value maintaining the necessary magnitude of growth.