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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Decrease in other comprehensive (loss) income | $ 57.8 | $ 10.7

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