We divide 898978 by 45
Our goal is to divide 898978 by 45.

Let's proceed to step 1:
8 divided by 45 is 0 with a remainder of 8.
Use 0 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 0.0
If we subtract 0 from 8, we get 8.
Bring next digit (9) of the dividend behind the 8 and repeat the process: 89 / 45

Going ahead to step 2:
When dividing 89 by 45, we get 1 with a remainder of 44.
Write down 1 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 1.0
Subtract 45 from 89 to get 44.
Append the next digit (8) from the dividend to 44 and continue with: 448 / 45

Step 3:
45 can be fit into 448 9 times, resulting in a remainder of 43.
The number 9 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 19.0
Subtract 405 from 448 to get 43.
Bring next digit (9) of the dividend behind the 43 and repeat the process: 439 / 45

Let's proceed to step 4:
The number 45 fits into 439 9 times, leaving a remainder of 34.
The number 9 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 199.0
Deduct 405 from 439 and we're left with 34.
Fetch the next digit (7) from the dividend, attach it to 34 and continue: 347 / 45

Advancing to step 5:
45 goes into 347 7 times with a remainder of 32.
The number 7 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 1997.0
Subtracting 315 from 347 leaves us with 32.
Bring next digit (8) of the dividend behind the 32 and repeat the process: 328 / 45

Let's proceed to step 6:
The number 45 fits into 328 7 times, leaving a remainder of 13.
Use 7 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 19977.0
If we subtract 315 from 328, we get 13.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 130, and continue the process.

Going ahead to step 7:
The number 45 fits into 130 2 times, leaving a remainder of 40.
Record the quotient 2 as the next digit in the result. 
Result so far: 19977.2
Subtract 90 from 130 to get 40.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 400, and continue the process.

Let's proceed to step 8:
45 can be fit into 400 8 times, resulting in a remainder of 40.
Use 8 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 19977.28
The remainder is 40 after subtracting 360 from 400.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 400, and continue the process.

Going ahead to step 9:
The number 45 fits into 400 8 times, leaving a remainder of 40.
The number 8 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 19977.288
If we take 360 away from 400, we end up with 40.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 400, and continue the process.

In conclusion, the division gives 19977.288 with a balance of 0.004.