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What was Rockefeller's fortune worth as a percentage of the national economy when he became the country's first billionaire?
Nearly 2%
Nearly 1%
Nearly 3%
Nearly 4%
Answer
When John D. Rockefeller became the country's first billionaire, his fortune was worth nearly 2% of the national economy. This is a testament to the immense wealth he accumulated through his business ventures.
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