Here's how Elon Musk eclipsed Bill Gates to become the second-richest person in the world
CNBC's Robert Frank breaks down Elon Musk's record-breaking rise in wealth and what it would take for him to overcome Jeff Bezos to become the richest person in the world.
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Here's how Elon Musk eclipsed Bill Gates to become the second-richest person in the world
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