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Commitment and Contingencies (Details) 2 - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest	$ 3,307.0	$ 3,407.0
Caltech [Member] | Pending Litigation [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party	270.2
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value	$ 837.8

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