Where can I find information about this nucleon mass coincidence?

In summary, information about nucleon mass coincidence can be found in academic journals, scientific databases, and textbooks focused on particle physics and nuclear physics. Online resources such as research articles, educational websites, and forums dedicated to physics discussions may also provide insights into this phenomenon. Additionally, attending lectures or conferences on related topics could yield valuable information.
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mP - 3·Δm = mN - 4·Δm = 934,392,091.08 eV/c^2
I can't possibly be the first to notice this numerical coincidence, but my search skills are inadequate to find information about it, and I was hoping others could point me toward papers on the subject.

Neutron mass, mN: 939565420.52 (54)
Proton mass, mP: 938272088.16 (29)
[https://physics.nist.gov/cgi-bin/cuu/CCValue?mnc2mev|ShowSecond=neutron+mass+in+MeV&First=mpc2mev]

Δm = mN - mP = 1,293,332.36
mP - 3·Δm = 934,392,091.08
mN - 4·Δm = 934,392,091.08

What's going on, there?
 
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Try replacing Δm with mN-mP in the equations
 
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Ah, got it. Thanks!
 

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