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On Monday, Steve Ballmer exceeded Bill Gates to become the sixth-richest person globally, marking the first time the former Microsoft CEO has been wealthier than the company's co-founder. The surge in Ballmer's net worth to $157.2 billion is largely attributed to his Microsoft shares, while Gates has diversified his $156.7 billion fortune. Gates, known for philanthropy, has donated nearly $60 billion with the Gates Foundation, compared to Ballmer's less extensive charitable contributions. Gates remains connected to Microsoft through Cascade Investment and is a co-founder of the Giving Pledge.
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