Leases - Schedule of Consolidated Balance Sheet Information Related to Operating and Finance Leases (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Finance lease, right-of-use assets, amortization cost	$ 384
Finance lease, right-of-use assets, accumulated amortization	$ 52

Finance lease, right-of-use asset, accumulated amortization.

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Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant