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Financial Instruments - Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedges Included in Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2019	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Other income   (expense) –  net     | Foreign currency forwards
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	$ (20.0)	$ (40.4)	$ (25.8)
Other income   (expense) –  net     | Net exposures
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	16.4	36.5	18.8
Operating expenses | Equity forwards
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	3.0	(2.1)	0.9
Operating expenses | Stock-based deferred compensation liabilities
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	$ (3.0)	$ 2.0	$ (0.8)

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