Alright, let's work through 8969 times 778 step by step
8969 × 778 = 778 × (8969)
+ 778 × 9 that is equal 7002
+ 778 × 60 that is equal 46680
+ 778 × 900 that is equal 700200
+ 778 × 8000 producing 6224000

= 6977882
