Solve the following math problem efficiently and clearly:

- For simple problems (2 steps or fewer):
Provide a concise solution with minimal explanation.

- For complex problems (3 steps or more):
Use this step-by-step format:

## Step 1: [Concise description]
[Brief explanation and calculations]

## Step 2: [Concise description]
[Brief explanation and calculations]

...

Regardless of the approach, always conclude with:

Therefore, the final answer is: $oxed{answer}$. I hope it is correct.

Where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.

Problem: A right circular cone is sliced into four pieces by planes parallel to its base, as shown in the figure. All of these pieces have the same height. What is the ratio of the volume of the second-largest piece to the volume of the largest piece? Express your answer as a common fraction.
[asy]
size(150);
pair A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, w, x, y, z;
A=(0,0);
B=(.25,.75);
C=(.5,1.5);
D=(.75,2.25);
E=(1,3);
F=(1.25,2.25);
G=(1.5,1.5);
H=(1.75,.75);
I=(2,0);
w=(A+I)/2;
x=(B+H)/2;
y=(C+G)/2;
z=(D+F)/2;
draw(ellipse(w, 1, .25));
draw(ellipse(x, .75, .1875));
draw(ellipse(y, .5, .125));
draw(ellipse(z, .25, .0625));
draw(A--E--I);
[/asy]
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