Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_22834834_12 (year VARCHAR, earnings__$_ VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many years had a total earnings amount of 2254598?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(year) FROM table_22834834_12 WHERE earnings__$_ = 2254598