Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_22834834_12 ( year VARCHAR, earnings__$_ VARCHAR )

### Question ###
How many years had a total earnings amount of 2254598?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(year) FROM table_22834834_12 WHERE earnings__$_ = 2254598