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Solution: Find the K-Sum of an Array

Explore how to determine the kth largest subsequence sum of an array by converting the problem into finding minimal losses. Understand using sorting and a min heap to efficiently compute results without generating all subsequences. This lesson guides you through an optimized approach to solve the problem with clear explanations on complexity and implementation details.

Statement

You are given an integer array, nums, and a positive integer k. Your task is to determine and return the kthk^{th} largest possible sum among all subsequences of the array. A subsequence is formed by deleting no or more elements from the array without changing the order of the remaining elements. The sum of a subsequence is the total of its elements.

Remember: For valid subsequences:

  • The empty subsequence is valid, and its sum is considered 00.

  • Duplicate subsequence sums are allowed and counted separately when determining the kthk^{th} largest.

Constraints:

  • n==n == nums.length

  • 11 \leq n ...