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Nonconsolidated Partially-Owned Affiliates Summarized Income Statement Data (Detail) - Equity Method Investments - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016
Equity Method Investments, Summarized Income Statement Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net sales | $ 7,686 | $ 6,445 | $ 5,329
Gross profit | 1,855 | 1,510 | 1,323
Net income | 547 | 517 | 415
Income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 10 | 11 | 16
Net income attributable to the entity | $ 537 | $ 506 | $ 399

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