The Sims 3 won't install on my macbook pro?

I bought the instant download for The Sims 3 from Orgin today. I had no problem downloading it, but now I cannot get it to install.
I know my specs are okay but here they are just in case:
Processor: 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7
Memory: 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000 384 MB
Software: Mac OS X Lion 10.7.5
(mid 2011 model)
I went to check my installer, thinking that was the issue. I verified and then repaired.
What could be the cause of the sims 3 not installing? I have spent the past 6 hours and it wont get past file 3 of 889.

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