What would it take to actually move the Earth using a lever?

Archimedes claimed that he would lift the Earth if he could find a suitable place outside it, with his knowledge of mechanics.

So, my question is: What kind of set-up (e.g. how large lever or how massive support to stand etc.) would Archimedes require to carry out this project? And how long he would have to keep pursuing (assume that he is alone doing all these) to move the Earth by a fair amount?

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