Richest Americans, 2007
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
The following table lists the top ten richest Americans in 2007, according to Forbes 400. The table includes net worth in U.S. dollars, rank, name, and company.
| Rank | Name | Net Worth | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bill Gates | $59 billion | Microsoft |
| 2. | Warren Buffett | $52 billion | Berkshire Hathaway |
| 3. | Sheldon Adelson | $28 billion | casinos, hotels |
| 4. | Larry Ellison | $26 billion | Oracle |
| 5. | Sergey Brin | $18.5 billion | |
| Larry Page | $18.5 billion | ||
| 6. | Kirk Kerkorian | $18 billion | investments, casinos |
| 7. | Michael Dell | $17.2 billion | Dell |
| 8. | Charles Koch | $17 billion | oil, commodities |
| David Koch | $17 billion | oil, commodities |
Source: Forbes.com, 2007
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