- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 976,315,470
- 976,315,470 is between 976,315,000 and 976,316,000
- 976,315,500 is the midpoint between 976,315,000 and 976,316,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 976,315,470 is less than the midpoint (976,315,500)
- Therefore, 976,315,470 rounded to the nearest thousand = 976,315,000
