Elon Musk is the richest person in the world and the upcoming SpaceX IPO is set to make him even richer. Here's a look at Musk's wealth and just how far ahead he is of the everyday common man or woman.

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Musk's Net Worth Vs. Average Person

Benzinga previously shared a study comparing the Gutenberg printing press to the wealth of Elon Musk.

In that experiment, Benzinga calculated how much a person would have if they printed $1 million each day since the legendary invention was first introduced in 1440.