Multiplication in PowerPivot

Hi all,
I'm wordering if there is any calculation support multiplication based on rows, such as :
Rate
0.92
0.78
0.89
0.82
Result = 0.92*0.78*0.89*0.82 *..
My calculation is more complex, this is just a part.

I have found a resolution. I want to share with you.
Result:= EXP(SUM(Ln([Rate]))
Thx

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