974838 divided by 2 
We want to figure out the number of times 974838 can be divided by 2.

Let's proceed to step 1:
2 goes into 9 4 times with a remainder of 1.
The number 4 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 4.0
The remainder is 1 after subtracting 8 from 9.
Bring next digit (7) of the dividend behind the 1 and repeat the process: 17 / 2

Advancing to step 2:
If we divide 17 by 2, we get 8 and a remainder of 1.
Use 8 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 48.0
Subtracting 16 from 17 leaves us with 1.
Append the next digit (4) from the dividend to 1 and continue with: 14 / 2

Moving on to step 3:
The number 2 fits into 14 7 times, leaving a remainder of 0.
Put 7 as the next digit of the answer. 
Result so far: 487.0
Subtracting 14 from 14 leaves us with 0.
Include the next digit (8) from the dividend after 0, then repeat: 8 / 2

Let's proceed to step 4:
2 goes into 8 4 times with a remainder of 0.
Put 4 as the next digit of the answer. 
Result so far: 4874.0
The remainder is 0 after subtracting 8 from 8.
Take the next digit (3) from the dividend and append it to 0, then repeat: 3 / 2

Going ahead to step 5:
The number 2 fits into 3 1 times, leaving a remainder of 1.
Use 1 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 48741.0
Subtracting 2 from 3 leaves us with 1.
Grab the next digit (8) from the dividend, add it to 1, then carry on: 18 / 2

On to step 6:
2 can be fit into 18 9 times, resulting in a remainder of 0.
Use 9 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 487419.0
The remainder is 0 after subtracting 18 from 18.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 0, and continue the process.

Moving on to step 7:
The number 2 fits into 0 0 times, leaving a remainder of 0.
Put 0 as the next digit of the answer. 
Result so far: 487419.0
If we take 0 away from 0, we end up with 0.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 0, and continue the process.

On to step 8:
0 divided by 2 is 0 with a remainder of 0.
The number 0 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 487419.0
If we take 0 away from 0, we end up with 0.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 0, and continue the process.

In conclusion, the division gives 487419.0 with a balance of 0.0.