<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND> This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
FMC Corporation Form 10-Q for the Quarter ended September 30, 1999 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000,000

                             
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<FN>
<F1> Pretax income before change in accounting principle is net of 55.5 gain on
sale of businesses, (43.8) one-time charges, and (3.8) relating to minority
interests. Minority interests are primarily partners' share of partnership
profits.
</FN>