The correct hierarchy of number sets within the real number system, from largest to smallest, is:
Real Numbers → Rational Numbers → Integers → Whole Numbers → Natural Numbers
So, the most accurate hierarchy from the given options would be:
rational numbers, integers, whole numbers, natural numbers.
Since none of the options you provided match this hierarchy exactly, the answer is rational numbers, integers, whole numbers, natural numbers. However, it appears there's an oversight, as this specific sequence is missing from your responses.