The Top Ten: Richest Americans
Updated February 21, 2017 | Factmonster Staff
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(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Rank | Name | Net Worth | Company |
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1. | Bill Gates | $53 billion | Microsoft |
2. | Warren Buffett | $46 billion | Berkshire Hathaway |
3. | Sheldon Adelson | $20.5 billion | casinos, hotels |
4. | Larry Ellison | $19.5 billion | Oracle |
5. | Paul Allen | $16 billion | Microsoft, investments |
6. | Jim Walton | $15.7 billion | Wal-Mart |
7. | Christy Walton & family | $15.6 billion | Wal-Mart |
Rob Walton | $15.6 billion | Wal-Mart | |
8. | Michael Dell | $15.5 billion | Dell |
Alice Walton | $15.5 billion | Wal-Mart |
Source: Forbes.com, 2006
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