We look at the division of 978500 by 45 
We're looking to find how many times 45 goes into 978500.

Let's proceed to step 1:
If we divide 9 by 45, we get 0 and a remainder of 9.
Record the quotient 0 as the next digit in the result. 
Result so far: 0.0
The remainder is 9 after subtracting 0 from 9.
Fetch the next digit (7) from the dividend, attach it to 9 and continue: 97 / 45

Going ahead to step 2:
45 can be fit into 97 2 times, resulting in a remainder of 7.
Put 2 as the next digit of the answer. 
Result so far: 2.0
If we subtract 90 from 97, we get 7.
Grab the next digit (8) from the dividend, add it to 7, then carry on: 78 / 45

Going ahead to step 3:
If we divide 78 by 45, we get 1 and a remainder of 33.
The number 1 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 21.0
Subtracting 45 from 78 leaves us with 33.
Append the next digit (5) from the dividend to 33 and continue with: 335 / 45

Going ahead to step 4:
45 can be fit into 335 7 times, resulting in a remainder of 20.
Use 7 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 217.0
If we subtract 315 from 335, we get 20.
Fetch the next digit (0) from the dividend, attach it to 20 and continue: 200 / 45

Advancing to step 5:
45 can be fit into 200 4 times, resulting in a remainder of 20.
Write down 4 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 2174.0
If we subtract 180 from 200, we get 20.
Fetch the next digit (0) from the dividend, attach it to 20 and continue: 200 / 45

Moving on to step 6:
The number 45 fits into 200 4 times, leaving a remainder of 20.
The next digit of our result is 4. 
Result so far: 21744.0
Subtracting 180 from 200 leaves us with 20.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 200, and continue the process.

On to step 7:
If we divide 200 by 45, we get 4 and a remainder of 20.
Record the quotient 4 as the next digit in the result. 
Result so far: 21744.4
Deduct 180 from 200 and we're left with 20.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 200, and continue the process.

Step 8:
The number 45 fits into 200 4 times, leaving a remainder of 20.
Write down 4 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 21744.44
If we subtract 180 from 200, we get 20.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 200, and continue the process.

In conclusion, the division gives 21744.44 with a balance of 0.02.