Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt - Narrative (Details) - Senior Notes $ in Millions	Nov. 30, 2018 USD ($)
4.900% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes, stated interest rate	4.90%
Estimated fair value of senior notes	$ 299.0
5.625% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes, stated interest rate	5.625%
Estimated fair value of senior notes	$ 410.2
4.700% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes, stated interest rate	4.70%
Estimated fair value of senior notes	$ 503.7
3.950% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes, stated interest rate	3.95%
Estimated fair value of senior notes	$ 449.5

Fair value portion of debt instrument payable, including, but not limited to, notes payable and loans payable.

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