As of 2007, the second richest man in the world is Carlos Slim Helú. He is a Mexican who controls many large Mexican companies. It was Warren Buffett last year, but Carlos Slim Helú, bumped him to number 3.
UPDATE:
Please view second source, Carlos Slim Helú just recently bumped Warren Buffett, as in a few months ago. The Forbes article from the user below is dated earlier than this one.
2007-05-30 02:17:47
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answered by maxskybarger 2
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According to Forbes Magazine it is
Warren Buffett United States 42.0 billion Dollars
For the complete list see: http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/10/Rank_1.html
EDIT: Forbes has a new list out for 2007
Warren Buffett is still number 2 Now worth 52 Billion
#3 is Carlos Slim Helu from Mexico at 49 Billion
NEW LINK http://www.forbes.com/lists/2007/10/07billionaires_The-Worlds-Billionaires_Rank.html?boxes=custom
2007-05-30 09:18:22
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answered by Jerry 7
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Warren Buffett
2007-05-30 09:17:43
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answered by ablair67 4
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Yeah Bill Gates Creator Of Microsoft
2007-05-30 09:16:47
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answered by Anonymous
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Warren Buffett takes second place in both the world and the US........right behind his best bud, Mr Gates.
2007-05-30 09:15:22
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answered by Jennifer S 4
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Bill Gates - after the ceo of Ikea
2007-05-30 09:16:04
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answered by B2B2008 5
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Ronald Trump I think.
2007-05-30 09:14:50
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answered by John Becker 5
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My husband.... He Has Me.............
2007-05-30 09:16:34
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answered by Anonymous
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