Alright, let's work through 6979 times 8701 step by step
6979 × 8701 = 8701 × (6979)
+ 8701 × 9 which equals 78309
+ 8701 × 70 that is equal 609070
+ 8701 × 900 producing 7830900
+ 8701 × 6000 producing 52206000

= 60724279
