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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |
Write off of intangible assets | $ (35)

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- Definition Intangible Assets, Writeoffs + References No definition available. + Details
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