How much was John Jacob Astor IV worth at the time of his death?
$87 million
$33 million
$1 billion
$500 million
Answer
The RMS Titanic's sinking in 1912 tragically claimed the life of John Jacob Astor IV, a prominent businessman, and heir to the Astor family fortune. At the time of his untimely demise, Astor's vast wealth was estimated to be approximately $87 million, equivalent to over $2 billion in today's currency.
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