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REVENUES - Schedule of Contract Asset and Liability (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended |
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Jan. 31, 2024 | Oct. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] |  |
Billed trade receivables | $ 1,235,000,000 | $ 1,219,600,000
Unbilled trade receivables | 174,400,000 | 170,400,000
Costs incurred in excess of amounts billed | 120,400,000 | 139,200,000
Capitalized commissions | 30,600,000 | $ 30,200,000
Capitalized contract price | 4,200,000 |
Amortization of previously capitalized contract costs | 3,800,000 |
Impairment loss recorded on costs capitalized | 0 |
Contract with Customer, Liabilities [Roll Forward] |  |
Contract liabilities, balance at beginning of period | 141,200,000 |
Additional contract liabilities | 79,500,000 |
Recognition of deferred revenue | (54,200,000) |
Contract liabilities, balance at end of period | $ 166,500,000 |

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