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Goodwill - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Goodwill recognized from other acquisitions | $ 645,100,000 | $ 16,283,000 |
Goodwill amortization period | 15 years |  |
Period of projection of financial performance | 5 years |  |
Goodwill impairment charges | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0

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