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Hoosiers Make Forbes List Of Richest In America

Carl Cook, the heir to the Cook Medical Group fortune, is at the top among Indiana earners on this year's Forbes rankings. His wealth is valued at $5.9 billion, which places him 86th overall.

Also making the list is 79-year-old Herbert Simon, who in addition to being the owner of the Indiana Pacers is the cofounder of Simon Property Group. Simon has a net worth of $2.3 billion.

Dean White, a real estate developer and former owner of Whiteco Industries, ranked in with $1.96 billion, and Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay made the list with a worth of $1.74 billion.

Bill Gates topped the entire list again this year – with a net worth of $81.2 billion.

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