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Employee Benefit Plans - Defined Contribution Plans (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2019 USD ($) defined_contribution_plan | Oct. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Oct. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] |  |  |
Number of defined contribution plans | defined_contribution_plan | 4 |  |
Cost recognized | $ | $ 24.3 | $ 21.6 | $ 13.7

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