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Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Fair and Carrying Value of Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Feb. 28, 2021 | Apr. 30, 2020
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Debt Instrument |  |  |  |
Interest rate on senior notes | 3.625% |  |  |
Senior Notes |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument |  |  |  |
Notes payable, fair value | $ 5,410.2 | $ 8,004.7 |  |
3.625% Senior Notes due September 15, 2022(1) | Senior Notes |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument |  |  |  |
Notes payable, fair value | $ 0.0 | 1,020.0 |  |
Interest rate on senior notes | 3.625% |  |  |
4.050% Senior Notes due September 15, 2025 | Senior Notes |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument |  |  |  |
Notes payable, fair value | $ 1,699.9 | 1,895.2 |  |
Interest rate on senior notes | 4.05% |  |  |
2.250% Senior Notes due May 1, 2030 | Senior Notes |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument |  |  |  |
Notes payable, fair value | $ 1,219.0 | 1,475.9 |  |
Interest rate on senior notes | 2.25% |  |  | 2.25%
5.200% Senior Notes due September 15, 2045 | Senior Notes |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument |  |  |  |
Notes payable, fair value | $ 1,033.2 | 1,463.0 |  |
Interest rate on senior notes | 5.20% |  | 5.20% |
3.150% Senior Notes due May 1, 2050 | Senior Notes |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument |  |  |  |
Notes payable, fair value | $ 989.0 | 1,457.7 |  |
Interest rate on senior notes | 3.15% |  |  | 3.15%
3.250% Senior Notes due February 15, 2051 | Senior Notes |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument |  |  |  |
Notes payable, fair value | $ 469.1 | $ 692.9 |  |
Interest rate on senior notes | 3.25% |  | 3.25% |

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