As an expert in financial analysis and historical economic trends, I can provide an estimation based on available data and assumptions. Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, passed away in 1992. At the time of his death, his net worth was estimated to be around $8.5 billion. Since then, Walmart has grown significantly, and the Walton family's wealth has also increased.

To estimate Sam Walton's worth today, we would need to consider several factors, including the growth of Walmart's stock price, dividends, and any potential reinvestments. However, it's important to note that this is a speculative exercise and the actual figure could vary.

As of my last update in early 2021, Walmart's market capitalization had grown to over $400 billion, and the Walton family held a significant portion of that. If we were to apply a similar percentage of ownership that Sam Walton had at the time of his death to the current market capitalization, and factor in the growth of Walmart and the family's investments, it's conceivable that his worth could be in the hundreds of billions of dollars.

However, this is a rough estimation and the actual figure would require a detailed analysis of Walmart's financials, the Walton family's holdings, and other investments.

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