Winners of the Georgia Lotto drawing are given the choice of receiving the winning amount divided equally over

19 years or as a lump-sum cash option amount. The cash option amount is determined by discounting the annual winning payment at

9% over 19 years. This week the lottery is worth $3 million to a single winner. What would the cash option payout be?

The cash option payout would be $ ? (Round to the nearest cent).