Alright, let's work through 9998 times 9742 step by step
9998 × 9742 = 9742 × (9998)
+ 9742 × 8 that equals 77936
+ 9742 × 90 that is equal 876780
+ 9742 × 900 that equals 8767800
+ 9742 × 9000 that equals 87678000

= 97400516
