How many millions did the 10 richest men on the planet gain and lose?

On Saturday, October 17, fluctuations in the current fragile economy caused significant shifts in the net worth and rankings of the world's 10 richest men.

The intense competition for the position of the world's wealthiest individual demonstrated how a single misstep in the current financial climate can result in the loss or gain of billions of dollars and alter positions within the global top ten.