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Comprehensive Income - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Equity [Abstract] |
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of related taxes amount less than | $ 1

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