- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 4,538,308
- 4,538,308 is between 4,538,000 and 4,539,000
- 4,538,500 is the midpoint between 4,538,000 and 4,539,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 4,538,308 is less than the midpoint (4,538,500)
- Therefore, 4,538,308 rounded to the nearest thousand = 4,538,000
