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| Rank # of Fortune 500 Companies | |
|---|---|
| California | 57 |
| Texas | 57 |
| New York | 56 |
| Company | Rank |
|---|---|
| Microsoft | 36 |
| Goldman Sachs | 39 |
| Cisco Systems | 58 |
| Company | 2009 $ (millions) |
|---|---|
| Exxon Mobil | $19,280.0 |
| Microsoft | $14,569.0 |
| Wal-Mart Stores | $14,335.0 |
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Included in the survey are U.S. incorporated companies filing financial statements with a government agency. This includes private companies... More
