Alright, let's work through 8998 times 4498 step by step
8998 × 4498 = 4498 × (8998)
+ 4498 × 8 which equals 35984
+ 4498 × 90 what gives us 404820
+ 4498 × 900 that is equal 4048200
+ 4498 × 8000 resulting in 35984000

= 40473004
