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Geometry Problem 371: Unleashing the Power of Proof - Conquer the Square, Inscribed Circle, Triangle, and Area with Confidence!

In the given figure, a circle O is inscribed in a square ABCD of area S. The tangency points of the circle with the sides of the square are labeled E, F, G, and H. Point M is the intersection of lines DF and AG, and point N is the intersection of line DF and circle O. Let S1 denote the area of triangle GMN. Prove that S equals 40 times S1.

Square, triangle, inscribed circle, area

Square holds circle tight,
Triangle forms at their meet.
Area, what's the plight?

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