Cannot install Apache Open Office for mac

I downloaded Apache Open Office for Mac but cannot complete installation
I believe I have completed all instructions from Open Office.org but the application does not appear in Applications nor in the Dock

You downloaded the file, opened the disk image, and dragged the OpenOffice application to the Applications folder, per these instructions?
http://www.openoffice.org/porting/mac/faq/installing/ooo.html

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