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Business Segment Information - Net Sales to External Customers by Geographical Area (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2012 | Jul. 31, 2012 | Apr. 30, 2012 | Jan. 31, 2012 | Oct. 31, 2011 | Jul. 31, 2011 | Apr. 30, 2011 | Jan. 31, 2011 | Oct. 31, 2012 | Oct. 31, 2011 | Oct. 31, 2010
Net Sales |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total net sales | $ 1,075.6 | $ 1,102.9 | $ 1,098.2 | $ 992.8 | $ 1,131.6 | $ 1,121.9 | $ 1,050.8 | $ 943.9 | $ 4,269.5 | $ 4,248.2 | $ 3,461.8
North America [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net Sales |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total net sales |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,983.9 | 1,932.8 | 1,732.8
Europe, Middle East, and Africa [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net Sales |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total net sales |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,634.9 | 1,645.6 | 1,171.4
Asia Pacific And Latin America [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net Sales |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total net sales |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 650.7 | $ 669.8 | $ 557.6

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