How to create a workflow in SharePoint 2013 that modifies the Modified By field?

Hello,
I like to create a workflow that updates the "modified by" field in a list.  Is this possible? 
Thanks,
Paul

the built-in audit fields (Created, Created By, Modified, Modified By) are managed internally by SharePoint. Workflows can edit metadata, but those changes will be made using the user who started the workflow, or by the author (if the workflow is set to
impersonate the author).
You cannot change the audit data.
Scott Brickey
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