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Business Segment Information - Total Assets by Geographical Area (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Jul. 31, 2013 | Oct. 31, 2012 | Oct. 31, 2011
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Total assets by geographical area |  |  |
Total assets | $ 3,894.2 | $ 3,853.4 | $ 4,186.9
North America [Member] |  |  |
Total assets by geographical area |  |  |
Total assets | 1,748.2 | 1,717.2 |
Europe, Middle East and Africa [Member] |  |  |
Total assets by geographical area |  |  |
Total assets | 1,598.0 | 1,555.0 |
Asia Pacific and Latin America [Member] |  |  |
Total assets by geographical area |  |  |
Total assets | $ 548.0 | $ 581.2 |

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