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Acquisitions, Divestitures and Other Significant Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition Actual Revenue And Pre Tax Income Loss [Line Items]
Deferred cash payment	$ 14.3

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Cash outflow representing an adjustment to the purchase price of a previous acquisition.

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