The world may soon see its first trillionaire in Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates — as long as Amazon's Jeff Bezos doesn't get there first.

Currently worth $87 billion, Gates is the richest person in the world. His net worth only continues to rise, despite his efforts to donate the majority of it to charitable causes via his foundation and The Giving Pledge.

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